Killenard
Killenard (Irish: Coill An Aird, meaning "the wood of the height") is a village in County Laois, Ireland. It lies in the historic barony of Portnahinch and within the administrative area of Laois County Council.
Killenard
Irish: Coill An Aird | |
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Village | |
Killenard Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 53°7′58″N 7°8′55″W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Leinster |
| County | Laois |
| Population (2016) | 671 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
As of the 2016 census, the village had a population of 671 people, up from 622 inhabitants in the 2011 census. Formerly a small village, a number of housing developments were built in the area during the "Celtic Tiger" era.
The Heritage Hotel and Golf Resort, located close to the village centre, was built in 2004. The local Roman Catholic (Saint John's) church and Church of Ireland (Lea) church both date from the early 19th century.
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